Wanted: Principal Architect

Wanted: Principal Architect

Full-Time 72000 - 88000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead the architectural vision and design scalable solutions for a global fintech platform.
  • Company: Join KAST, a dynamic fintech company revolutionising financial technology.
  • Benefits: Flexible working across Europe/APAC, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bridge business and technical strategies.
  • Why this job: Shape the future of fintech while ensuring system resilience and performance.
  • Qualifications: Proven experience in architecture and technical leadership in high-throughput environments.

The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 £ per year.

We’re looking for a seasoned Principal Architect / Architecture Lead to own and drive KAST’s technical strategy as we scale our global fintech platform. You will be the primary technical authority for our system design, responsible for ensuring that our high-throughput transaction engines and complex microservices ecosystem remain resilient, performant, and secure under massive load.

You will partner with Engineering, Product, and Security leadership to bridge the gap between business growth and technical execution, setting the standards for how we build, deploy, and evolve our transactional infrastructure on AWS. Location: flexible across Europe/APAC.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Own the Architectural Vision: Define and drive the long‑term technical architecture for KAST, ensuring our platform evolves to meet the demands of high‑throughput transactional volume.
  • Design for Scale

Wanted: Principal Architect employer: KAST

KAST is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and innovative work culture, perfect for those passionate about shaping the future of payments. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, we offer numerous opportunities for professional development and collaboration within a diverse team. Located in a vibrant area, our company provides unique advantages such as flexible working arrangements and a commitment to work-life balance, making it an ideal place for talented individuals to thrive.

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Contact Details:

KAST Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Wanted: Principal Architect

Technical Strategy
System Design
High-Throughput Transaction Engines
Microservices Architecture
Resilience Engineering
Performance Optimisation
Security Best Practices